This document summarizes and promotes interactive English language learning software from Sunburst Media and ProteaTextware. It describes several software programs that teach English skills like spelling, pronunciation, listening, reading, writing and vocabulary through multimedia activities. The software is designed based on educational principles like building on existing knowledge and accommodating different learning styles. It provides tracking of student progress and customizable settings for teachers and administrators. Contact information is provided for sales and technical support.

1. Expanding the “E” with interactive multimedia English language software Marsha Chan, Sunburst Media (California) Virginia Westwood, ProteaTextware (Australia) present software solutions Interactive multimedia solutions for students and teachers English as a Second / Additional Language TESOL 2011 New Orleans E

2. Protea philosophy Respect and build on what learners know and are interested in Provide real choices Accommodate different learning styles View language and literacy learning as a means of empowerment Support learners to become independent Create a safe and supportive learning environment Extend learners as far as possible While we work the technology to the limit, the design of the program is always driven by the pedagogy and not by the technology. – Heather Kaufmann An application should be programmed so that it behaves a little like a duck: smooth and graceful on the surface, and paddling like hell underneath. – Virginia Westwood

3. Protea software provides Sound educational values Content Methodology Content-rich meaningful contexts Full use of multimedia and technology

4. The Alphabet Five modules Lowercase Uppercase Mixed Cases Keyboard Basic spelling Six graded exercises in each module Letter names and sounds Alphabetical order

5. THE ALPHABET DEMO Click here to view www.sunburstmedia.com/alphabet.html

6. Spelling Fusion Teaches and tests Spelling Vocabulary Pronunciation Over 4000 illustrated head words arranged in 12 groups and 95 topics Syllabification for every head word Singulars, plurals, words and sentences Graded spelling activities for every head word Ages 10 to adult Over 1000 hours of interactive learning

7. Spelling Fusion Voice recording Hotwords – glossed words & phrases Word info Games Learn mode – unlimited attempts Test mode – 1 attempt, scored Tracking – exercises, time, scores Password protected printing

8. SPELLING FUSION DEMO Click here to view www.sunburstmedia.com/spellingfusion.html

9. Issues in English 2 A whole language program based on video dialogues and interviews with comprehensive exercises for Listening Reading Writing Vocabulary Spelling Grammar Pronunciation

10. Issues in English 2 4 levels: upper beginner to advanced Ages 12 to adult 600+ activities based on 8 topical issues Learn mode – unlimited attempts Test mode – 1 attempt, scored Tracking – exercises, time, scores Password protected printing

11. Issues in English 2 Listening Match spoken and written words Match pictures with spoken sentences Identify differences between spoken and written texts Vocabulary Match words, same and opposite meaning

12. Issues in English 2 Writing Punctuation Comprehension questions Note-taking Summary writing Expressing opinions Essay writing (various genres) NOT computer corrected!

13. ISSUES IN ENGLISH 2 DEMO Click here to view www.sunburstmedia.com/issuesinenglish.html

14. Connected Speech Teaches and tests pronunciation skills Three levels: Lower intermediate Upper intermediate Advanced 9 male & female speakers with a range of speaking styles. Choose from among 3 versions: North American British Australian Ages 12 to adult 300+ hours of interactive engagement

15. Connected Speech Brings together theory and practice 27 video clips Hide text Show text with hotwords Focus on suprasegmentals Pause groups/phrasing Syllables Stress Pitch/intonation Linking

16. Connected Speech Learning activities based on videos of extended passages of natural speech Mark up transcript for suprasegmental features Pause groups, syllables, stress, pitch, linking Record and compare with model Speech recognition feedback on CD version 36 additional extension exercises Sounds–International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)

17. Connected Speech Tutorials for each module Optional transcripts Learn mode – unlimited attempts Test mode – 1 attempt, scored Tracking – exercises, time, scores Password protected printing

18. CONNECTED SPEECH DEMO Click here to view www.sunburstmedia.com/connectedspeech.html

19. Software availability Versions CD-ROM standalone and networks (PC) The Alphabet Spelling Fusion Issues in English 2 Connected Speech Online network licenses Issues in English 2 Connected Speech Sunburst Media authorized distributor www.sunburstmedia.com Computers (probably) won't ever replace teachers, but teachers who use computers will eventually replace those who don't. – Anonymous, TESLCA list

20. Student progress report

21. Administrator settings Teacher can determine To log in, what should a learner type? Name o Learner ID o Both name & ID Is a password required? Yes o No Are unregistered learners allowed to use the program Yes o No

22. Report options Type of report Select the title(s) Add a filter to block some results, e.g., date Only include exercises with n parameters Show [all, 1st, last] attempt Show every record?

23. User statistics – Admin view Software title License expiration date How many of licenses used Number of uses per month

24. User statistics – Admin view From & To dates How many times has each course been run? How long has each course been used for? (Hours)

25. View of individual user Exercises completed Average score Average duration Total time spent User Title Attempts Date range Duration(min) Starttime Title Course Unit Exercise Score

26. Contact Marsha Chan and Terry Yang Email: sales@sunburstmedia.com Web: www.sunburstmedia.com Skype: marshachan Virginia Westwood Email: info@proteatextware.com.au Web: www.proteatextware.com Skype: virginia.westwood